Transportation Receptionist (AM)
Job Description
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.
Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.
If you are applying for this position using an outside job board (i.e. Indeed), please visit our website directly to apply at www.msdwt.k12.in.us/careers.
JOB DETAILS
| Job Title | Transportation Receptionist - AM |
| Education | High School Diploma or equivalent |
| Location | Transportation Center |
| Position Start Date | July 6, 2026 |
| Work Schedule | 5:30 am - 2:30pm (includes a 1 hour unpaid lunch). |
| Calendar Length | School year, 205 working days |
| FLSA Classification | Hourly, Non Exempt |
| Salary/Hourly Rate | $16.00/hr |
| Benefits | Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings. (Benefit effective date is dependent on hire date). |
JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Position Purpose / Description |
Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation, the receptionist is responsible for performing the following duties:
- Foster good communication and diplomatic resolutions as a first contact between the TransportationDepartment, callers or anyone (driver, public, school employee, etc.) coming into office.
- Assist with radio calls as needed.
Become cross-trained as needed in other transportation areas including GPS, and other software
applications.
- Assist with radio calls as needed.
- Maintain a file system for all bus seating charts.
- Order office supplies as needed for all office staff.
- Assist in preparation of any general transportation related projects, i.e. mass mailing, copying, document research, etc.
- Assist the Special Needs Coordinator in assigning Bus Assistants to routes when needed.
- Assist Directors with school messages for late buses when needed.
- Communicating daily with schools & admin with route/student changes.
- Other duties as assigned byTransportation leadership.
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Post high school education, computer experience and experience in student transportation functions preferred.
- It is essential for candidates to possess excellent customer service and communication skills, displaying professional behavior to all staff members, district employees, parents, students and the general public.
- The ability to maintain strict confidentiality, keeping all information within the Transportation office.
| Education |
- High school diploma or GED
| Experience |
- 2 years office/business experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT |
PERCENT OF TIME
Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = 76% and above
|
Ability to stand for extended periods of time | Seldom |
Ability to carry 25 pounds | Occasional |
Amount to lift 25 pounds | Occasional |
Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds | Seldom |
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations | Very Frequent |
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter | Very Frequent |
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels | Very Frequent |
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation | Very Frequent |
Ability to operate office equipment | Very Frequent |
Ability to reach in all directions | Very Frequent |
Climbing | Seldom |
Overhead work | Seldom |
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.